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Confusion on GL1100 tire sizes

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I need to replace the rear tire on my '83 Interstate and I am a little confused on the tire size. The bald tire currently on the bike is a Dunlop Elite II and the size is marked "MU90 B16 78H".

I'm finding all kinds of sites that say the proper tire size is 130/90-17

As always, any and all input greatly appreciated.
 
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#2 ·
OEM tire size should be on a tag under trunk lid or thereabouts.
 
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Hondas micro fiche states that your bike takes a 140/90-16 on the rear.

Scott
 
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This is what you need.
 
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All responses greatly appreciated. About 10 minutes after my first post I suddenly realized that I have that handy little blue book that has been sitting under the tool kit under the false tank cover for the past 30 years. As stated above, it specifies a 140/90-16 rear tire and I already have one on order.

That just goes to show that we've gotten so used to having all the information in the world at our fingertips, we sometimes forget to look in the place that has only the exact information we need. I know my life would be simpler if I remember that now and then.

Thanks again for all the responses.
 
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